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    The Importance of Self-Assessment: Take control of your professional development
    The Importance of Self-Assessment: Take control of your professional development
    The Importance of Self-Assessment: Take control of your professional development
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    The Importance of Self-Assessment: Take control of your professional development

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    Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about self-assessment with this practical guide.

    Although professional evaluations can sometimes be challenging or intimidating, they are nonetheless important as they allow us to clearly define our strengths and weaknesses and identify areas for improvement. By carrying out regular, thorough self-assessment, you will find it easier to anticipate and overcome obstacles, achieve your goals and progress in your career.

    In 50 minutes you will be able to:
    • Objectively evaluate your professional strengths and areas for improvement 
    • Prepare effectively for company performance reviews
    • Formulate a structured self-assessment programme, putting you in control of your career development

    ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | COACHING 
    The Coaching series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at all those who, at any stage in their careers, are looking to acquire personal or professional skills, adapt to new situations or simply re-evaluate their work-life balance. The concise and effective style of our guides enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of a broad range of concepts, combining theory, constructive examples and practical exercises to enhance your learning.
    LanguageEnglish
    Publisher50Minutes.com
    Release dateMay 24, 2017
    ISBN9782806288882
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      The Importance of Self-Assessment - 50minutes

      Issue: how can I develop an effective self-assessment programme in order to correctly evaluate my skills?

      Uses: realistically evaluating your strengths, weaknesses and overall performance allows you to improve and reach your goals more easily through self-knowledge.

      Professional context: skill development, management, career management, motivation, training, taking stock of your career.

      FAQs:

      When should I assess myself?

      How often should I plan self-assessment sessions?

      What dangers am I likely to encounter when I assess myself?

      What is the difference between an assessment grid and a self-assessment grid?

      How can self-assessment help me to prepare for my yearly performance review?

      What should I do if the results of my personal assessment are different from my yearly performance review?

      Should I encourage my employees to assess themselves?

      We are already familiar with assessment: it is inscribed in our culture, because from the time we first start school, we experience this frequently unpleasant process. And although we no longer receive good or bad grades in the professional world, we are nonetheless regularly appraised by our superiors. Although we sometimes dread and often criticise these evaluations, they are undeniably useful, particularly for judging our progress. However, assessment is much more complicated than it seems, and this is all the more true when we take on the double role of assessor and assessed! Indeed, when we are the only people responsible for the process, it is much easier to lose control of it.

      Nonetheless, being able to evaluate oneself accurately is an indispensable skill in business. For employers, it

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